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AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary

8800 Old Dominion Drive, Manassas, VA 20110
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days

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About AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary

AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary is a licensed child care center in Manassas, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:10 AM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 9:10 AM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 9:10 AM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 9:10 AM
Thursday6:00 AM to 9:10 AM
Friday6:00 AM to 9:10 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
75 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1107786
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children are required to attend at least 16 hours of training annually including the department’s health and safety update course. 1. The health and safety update course for Staff #1 was due by 1/23/23. 2. There were no health and safety update courses on record for Staff #3 (due by 7/11/23) and Staff #4 (due by 6/23/24).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The CPR certification on record for Staff #5 was expired by more than one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings are required to be repeated every two years from the date of the last test or screening. A subsequent TB test or screening for Staff #5 was past due by more than two months.”
  5. May 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children are required to attend at least 16 hours of training annually including the department’s health and safety update course. 1. The health and safety update course for Staff #1 was due by 1/23/23. 2. There were no health and safety update courses on record for Staff #3 (due by 7/11/23) and Staff #4 (due by 6/23/24).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The CPR certification on record for Staff #5 was expired by more than one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings are required to be repeated every two years from the date of the last test or screening. A subsequent TB test or screening for Staff #5 was past due by more than two months.”
  6. Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. On 11/19/24 the program was unable to open the locked Medication container. Staff reported that there were at least two emergency medications for children inside the container.”
  7. Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. On 11/19/24 the program was unable to open the locked Medication container. Staff reported that there were at least two emergency medications for children inside the container.”
  8. Apr 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of five staff records, the program did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that included an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 contained a CPR certification that was conducted online, so did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of five staff records, the program did not ensure that staff who work directly with children annually completed the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: The most recent health and safety update course certificate on record for Staff #2 was dated 1/23/22. The most recent health and safety update course certificate on record for Staff #4 was dated 10/25/21.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, the program did not maintain, in a way that was accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: On 4/9/24 the program was hosting a teacher work day with two different locations. Staff were unable to locate an allergy list for the visiting school’s children during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on review of medication and medication authorization, the program did not ensure that medication authorization was available to staff during the entire time it was effective. Evidence: On 4/9/24 a medication was observed on-site for a child, but program staff were unable to locate the medication authorization during the inspection.”
  9. Apr 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of five staff records, the program did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that included an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 contained a CPR certification that was conducted online, so did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of five staff records, the program did not ensure that staff who work directly with children annually completed the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: The most recent health and safety update course certificate on record for Staff #2 was dated 1/23/22. The most recent health and safety update course certificate on record for Staff #4 was dated 10/25/21.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, the program did not maintain, in a way that was accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: On 4/9/24 the program was hosting a teacher work day with two different locations. Staff were unable to locate an allergy list for the visiting school’s children during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on review of medication and medication authorization, the program did not ensure that medication authorization was available to staff during the entire time it was effective. Evidence: On 4/9/24 a medication was observed on-site for a child, but program staff were unable to locate the medication authorization during the inspection.”
  10. Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of four child records, the program did not obtain all of the required documentation for each child record. Evidence: The record for Child D did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
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  1. Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of four child records, the program did not obtain all of the required documentation for each child record. Evidence: The record for Child D did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
  2. Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that child A's sensitives to include no read or while meat was not listed on the allergy/sensitivity/diet restriction liar.”
  4. Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that child A's sensitives to include no read or while meat was not listed on the allergy/sensitivity/diet restriction liar.”
  5. Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary

Is AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:10 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7717 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary's phone number?

(703) 453-7717.

Where is AlphaBEST at Bennett Elementary?

8800 Old Dominion Drive, Manassas, VA 20110. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).